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Joe Nielsen, M.D.

Specialist in Bountiful, Utah.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
292
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
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What the federal data shows

Joe Nielsen, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 292 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
292
Part D claims, 2023

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Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Joe Nielsen, M.D. sits

This provider among specialist peers

Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joe Nielsen, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Joe Nielsen, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joe Nielsen, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Joe Nielsen, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/30/2006

NPI 1992766885

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

292 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1 pts vs avg

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers
Behavior Technician - 12.4%Behavior Technician12.4%Clinical Social Worker - 6.3%Clinical Social Worker6.3%Community Health Worker - 6.1%Community Health Worker6.1%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 5.9%Case Manager/Care Coordinator5.9%Counselor - 4.9%Counselor4.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.3%Specialist - 0.6%Specialist0.6%
Largest specialties in Utah (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Joe Nielsen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 415 MEDICAL DR, Bountiful, UT, 84010, with a listed phone of (801) 292-6277. NPI 1992766885 was issued on 03/30/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 292 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.

Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

415 MEDICAL DR
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 292-6277

Provider Details

NPI 1992766885
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

292
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
336
Total Day Supply
7,681
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Joe Nielsen, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
 53
Clobetasol Propionate
 40
Cephalexin
 28
Clindamycin Phosphate
 22
Mupirocin
 17
Minocycline Hcl
 16
Famciclovir
 13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

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Specialist Overview

How Joe Nielsen, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s 292 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nielsen.

Dr. Josephine Abraham
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Alyssa Adams
Riverton, UT
Krystal Ahlstrom
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Afshin Ahmadiyan
DPT
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. David Allen
M.D.
Ogden, UT

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Bountiful, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joe Nielsen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joe Nielsen, M.D. wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joe Nielsen, M.D. located? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D. is located at 415 MEDICAL DR, Bountiful, UT, 84010. Phone: (801) 292-6277.
What is Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992766885, issued on 03/30/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joe Nielsen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joe Nielsen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joe Nielsen, M.D.'s NPI is 1992766885 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.